Recreation Courses

All persons who participate in any activity course must have a health clearance on file in the Ithaca College health center.

TRLS-10100 Leisure and Society SS LA 1

Introduction to the dimensions of leisure and recreation services in modern society. Potential of recreation as related to human needs and development. For freshman/sophomore non-recreation majors only. Students may not receive credit for both this course and TRLS-10300. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-10300 History and Philosophy of Leisure LA 1

Historical and theoretical foundations, nature, and significance of recreation and leisure in contemporary society; current trends and prospects for the future. Survey of agencies, organizations, and programs in the leisure service field and the recreation profession. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-10400 Cooperative Games Facilitation NLA

Basic concepts of cooperative games - philosophy, leadership, curriculum development, and evaluation. The course includes leadership and referee techniques, safety considerations, group dynamics, and game philosophies. A variety of game strategies are presented. Other new and innovative approaches to games are also presented. 1 credit. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-10500 Leadership NLA

Basic concepts in leadership. Common roles of leaders in recreation settings. Analysis of effective leadership practices and their application to organized group activities. Preference is given to freshmen and sophomores. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

Introduction to the wide spectrum of disabilities - including cognitive disability, mental illness, physical disability, and sensory impairment - within home, school, community, and therapeutic settings. Course focuses on abilities, rights, characteristics, and needs of people with diverse abilities. Issues are discussed in light of societal, cultural, and historical barriers. Self-advocacy, family perspectives, technological developments, and current trends in educational and rehabilitative services are also considered. Includes an experiential swim program with children of varying abilities during class time. Preference is given to freshmen and sophomores. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-13700 Leisure Travel NLA

Develops an understanding of tourism and its social, economic, and environmental impact as one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries. Examines travel motivation, travel trends including ecotourism, and the distinctive conditions that attract visitors to different regions of the world. Enables students to discover interesting places to visit and prepares them to deal with logistical concerns related to climate, monetary exchanges, customs, time changes, health, and safety. The role of intermediaries to facilitate travel arrangements and provide information is also examined. 3 credits. (F,Y)

TRLS-13900 Computer Applications in Recreation NLA

Introduction to microcomputers and their applications to therapeutic recreation and leisure services. Provides a brief survey of hardware and a more detailed examination of contemporary applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management, as well as recreation-specific programs. Students get hands-on experience practicing with various applications and software packages. A student may receive credit for only one of the following: COMP-11000, PHED-13900, TRLS-13900, HLTH-13900, EXSS-13900. Prerequisites: Recreation major or minor. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-15000 Rock Climbing NLA

An introduction to the fundamentals of rock climbing, including safety considerations. Skills taught include the care and use of equipment, knot tying, belaying, rappelling, and a variety of movements on rock. Pass/fail only. 1 credit. (F-S,Y)

Students explore, through theoretical and experiential learning, the factors that contribute to or influence the leisure, educational, and social problems of youth at risk. Included among these factors are abuse, neglect, homelessness, recent immigration, minority group membership, having single and/or addicted parents, and various kinds of family dysfunctions. An overview of developmental, social, and psychological perspectives is presented along with innovative programs for youth at risk. Includes weekend workshop (minimal fee). Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above. 3 credits. (F,Y)

TRLS-21600 Outdoor Adventure Skills NLA

Introduction to basic skills and concepts in a variety of outdoor adventure pursuits taught in the context of the Wilderness Education Association (WEA) 18-point curriculum. Skills include trip preparation, menu planning, cooking techniques, and safety considerations in both moderate- and cold-weather camping. Fundamentals in backcountry travel include day hiking, backpacking, flat-water canoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Stress is placed on environmental concerns and minimizing human impact. Includes several mandatory field experiences, with fees for food. Students who take TRLS-21600, TRLS-35400, and TRLS-42100 in sequence will be eligible to apply for WEA certification. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-23200 Program Planning NLA

Takes students through the process of programming, including the setting and evaluation of goals and objectives. Provides opportunities to experience the implementation of ideas in the community. This course also incorporates activity analysis, leisure education, program safety and risk management, and public relations. Prerequisites: TRLS-10100 or TRLS-10300; TRLS-10500. Corequisites: TRLS-24800. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-23300 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation NLA

An in-depth study of the scope of therapeutic recreation. Students study the historical and philosophical foundations of the profession. The role of therapeutic recreation professionals in the spectrum of health care settings serving clients with a variety of disabilities is explored. Students participate in field visits and interact with professionals in the field throughout the course. Prerequisites: TRLS-12500. 3 credits. (S,Y)

TRLS-23500 Design and Operation of Areas and Facilities NLA

Elements and principles of the design of outdoor recreation areas, with emphasis on playground, neighborhood, community, and large urban parks. Design features and operational practices of selected special facilities are also examined. Prerequisites: TRLS-10100 or TRLS-10300. 3 credits. (F,Y)

TRLS-23800 Leisure and Aging LA

Explores the role of leisure in the aging process. Students analyze the effects of incorporating meaningful leisure activities into the lifestyles of older individuals, based on their needs and interests. Visits to facilities and interaction with older individuals in leisure settings demonstrate the importance of leisure to a healthy lifestyle for older individuals. Prerequisites: TRLS-10100, TRLS-10300, or GERO-10100. 3 credits. (IRR)

An experiential education opportunity that applies program planning theories and skills to real-life situations. The student works in a leisure service agency and is actively involved in some aspect of program planning and direct leadership. This course combines classroom and agency experience. Prerequisites: TRLS-10100 or TRLS-10300; TRLS-10500; major or minor status in department or aging studies major. Corequisites: TRLS-23200. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-25500 Outdoor Adventures for People with Differing Abilities NLA

Principles and practices of planning, leading, implementing, supervising, and evaluating outdoor adventure programs for people with disabilities. The focus is on the abilities, rights, characteristics, and needs of people with varying abilities - including cognitive disabilities, mental illness, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments - that impact participation in outdoor adventure. Use of outdoor adventure as therapeutic intervention is also examined. Prerequisites: TRLS-12500. 3 credits. (F,IRR)

TRLS-27700 Ecotourism and Natural Resource Management LA g

Examines ecotourism from an international perspective. Emphasis is placed on management of the natural resources necessary in delivering a variety of ecotourist attractions (wildlife, plant life, scenery). Additionally, cultural resources associated with aboriginal cultures are explored. A majority of the course is spent traveling to various private and public ecotourism ventures (e.g., whale watching, hiking, sea kayaking). Students engage in the ecotourism ventures, as well as meet leisure service personnel who own, operate, and direct these ventures. Includes fee for travel, food, and gear rental. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 1-3 credits. (Y)

Procedures and applications of social science research methods to recreational settings. Topics include research design, methods of data collection, and the presentation and interpretation of data. Prerequisites: TRLS-10500; TRLS-23200; junior standing. 3 credits. (S,Y)

TRLS-33400 Leisure Education LA 1

The recreation professional is considered a facilitator of his or her clients' expanded leisure awareness. Focus is on enabling clients to evaluate the individual and social dynamics of leisure and to assess their leisure attitudes, skills, and options. Prerequisites: TRLS-10100 or TRLS-10300. 3 credits. (F,Y)

TRLS-33600 Commercial Recreation NLA

Study of commercial and entrepreneurial recreation as a major component of the leisure service delivery system. Analysis of the development potential of different types of recreation enterprises, including resources, location, risks, sources of financing, pricing, managerial requirements, marketing, and sources of technical assistance. Prerequisites: TRLS-33000 or a level-2 business or economics course. 3 credits. (S,E)

Fieldwork in a leisure service agency compatible with the student's career interests and talents. The experience focuses on learning the responsibilities of a recreation administrator and/or supervisor. This course encourages practical application of concepts discussed in TRLS-33000 Administration and Supervision. Prerequisites: TRLS-24800. Corequisites: TRLS-33000. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

Introduction to the therapeutic recreation process, including the application of theory, client assessment, individualized treatment plan development, intervention planning, and documentation procedures. Focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skills necessary for meeting professional standards of practice, accreditation requirements, and third party payment criteria. Prerequisites: TRLS-12500; TRLS-23300. 3 credits. (F,Y)

An interdisciplinary experiential learning lab at which students apply the knowledge they learn in TRLS-35000 Therapeutic Recreation Process I and TRLS-36000 Therapeutic Recreation Process II. Students are assigned a caseload and are responsible for assessment, treatment plan development, intervention planning, and documentation on assigned clients. Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings is required. Prerequisites: TRLS-23300. Corequisites: TRLS-35000 (F); TRLS-36000 (S). 0.5 credits. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-35400 Leadership and Administration of Outdoor Pursuits NLA

Principles and practices in planning, implementing, leading, supervising, and evaluating outdoor trips and programs. Emphasis is given to wilderness leadership techniques and programming. Students study leadership theory and administration of outdoor programs while planning an expedition-style backcountry trip to be carried out in TRLS-42100 Wilderness Expedition Leadership. This course is the second of three courses in the outdoor adventure leadership major using the Wilderness Education Association (WEA) curriculum, satisfying the in-class portions of the WEA National Standards Program for outdoor leadership certification. Prerequisites: TRLS-15100; TRLS-21600; sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F,E)

TRLS-35700 Therapeutic Recreation in the Schools NLA

Prepares students to deliver therapeutic recreation services to students with disabilities in public school systems, as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students learn to apply the therapeutic recreation process in a school setting and develop appropriate recreation goals for individualized education plans. Curricula to support therapeutic recreation in the schools are identified, as well as the roles therapeutic recreation specialists can play to advocate for and deliver leisure education in schools. Through a case study method, students apply concepts and techniques to an actual public school setting. Prerequisites: TRLS-23300; junior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)

TRLS-36000 Therapeutic Recreation Process II NLA

Advanced study of the therapeutic recreation process, including the design and implementation of agency-specific assessments, standardized interdisciplinary assessment instruments, and systems design program planning and evaluation. Focuses on interdisciplinary treatment plan development and intervention planning. Prerequisites: TRLS-35000. 3 credits. (S,Y)

TRLS-36600 Social and Cultural Aspects of Play LA 1

Explores qualities of play through interdisciplinary reading, experiential learning, and in-depth classroom discussion. Students learn about social and cultural aspects of play and rekindle their personal sense of playfulness. Prerequisites: Three courses from recreation (TRLS-xxxxx), psychology (PSYC-xxxxx), anthropology (ANTH-xxxxx), history (HIST-xxxxx), music (MUTH-xxxxx), philosophy (PHIL-xxxxx), or sociology (SOCI-xxxxx); junior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)

TRLS-39900-TRLS-39999 Selected Topics in Recreation LA/NLA

Topics of current interest to faculty and students. Experimental courses are offered under this course number and title. This course may be repeated for credit for different selected topics. Prerequisites: As appropriate to topics. 1-3 credits. (IRR)

TRLS-42100 Wilderness Expedition Leadership NLA

Capstone course of the outdoor adventure leadership major. Entails up to 30 days of living, traveling, and developing skills outdoors in a wilderness setting. Emphasis is on the development of sound judgment, decision making, and teaching skills with groups in adventurous wilderness activities. This course is structured around personal ability and knowledge improvement to create a fair assessment of students coming into the course with varying leadership and skills ability. Fee charged to cover expedition expenses. When taken in sequence with TRLS-21600 and TRLS-35400, this course may lead to National Standards Program for Outdoor Leadership (NSP) certification through the Wilderness Education Association (WEA). Applying for WEA NSP certification is optional and subject to an additional fee. Prerequisites: TRLS-35400; 600 hours of logged field experience; TRLS major or minor. 3 credits. (S,)

TRLS-43300 Administration of Therapeutic Recreation NLA

Provides an awareness and working knowledge of the skills needed to administer a therapeutic recreation department. Topics to be discussed include standards of practice, accreditation standards, third-party reimbursements, alternate funding sources, team involvement and intervention, marketing, clinical supervision, and continuous quality management as it relates to the therapeutic recreation process. Prerequisites: TRLS-33000. 3 credits. (S,Y)

TRLS-44100 Internship in Recreation and Leisure Studies NLA

Supervised, full-time work experience during the summer or regular academic school year in a leisure service agency. Prerequisites: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; minimum GPA in TRLS-xxxxx courses of 2.50; minimum average of 3.00 in TRLS-24800 and TRLS-34800; completion of at least 24 credits of required recreation courses (TRLS-xxxxx) and 6 credits of recreation electives; approval of department chair. 6-9 credits. (F-S,Sum,Y)

TRLS-45000-TRLS-45099 Independent Study LA

Individual pursuit of the solution to a problem of interest to the student and consultant faculty member. Prerequisites: TRLS-33200; permission of department chair. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Sum,Y)

TRLS-45300 Seminar: Professional Development NLA

Capstone course to develop skills necessary for professional involvement after graduation. Topics include an in-depth study of the national certification processes, professional organizations and committee involvement, and legislative and consumer advocacy skills. Students also learn to develop proposals for presentations at professional conferences and develop presentation skills, including the use of handouts, overheads, and multimedia presentations. Professional publications and publication requirements are discussed. Prerequisites: TRLS-33000. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

TRLS-46000 Seminar: Health Care Teams NLA

The theory and practice of other health care professions. Introduction to the essential knowledge that can facilitate interaction among health science professionals and enable them to become more effective members of interdisciplinary teams. Cross-listed with SLPA-46000. Students may not receive credit for both TRLS-46000 and SLPA-46000. Prerequisites: Senior standing in a health sciences and human performance major. 3 credits. (F,Y)